CROWD MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Arrest and processing of arrestees : ANSW✅✅1) Verbalize the intent to arrest and the actual
arrest when necessary.
2) Use arrest teams (min. 2, prefer 4-6)
3) Use flex cuffs for mass arrests
4) Use stretchers or "Stokes" style baskets for carrying prisoners
5) Photograph and document each arrestee
6) Videotape entire disturbance for court and training purposes.
Protective equipment for law enforcement : ANSW✅✅(1) Gas masks
(2) Helmets
(3) Goggles or visors
(4) Body armor
(5) Gloves
(6) Shin guards
(7) Boots
(8) Shields
(9) Groin protection-apply to both male and female officers
,Show and use of force - use only the minimum force to effectively control the situation:
ANSW✅✅(1) Officer presence
(2) Batons/shields
(3) Horses
(4) Dogs, used as resource protection versus crowd control
(5) Vehicles
(6) Chemical agents
(7) Special impact weapons systems
(8) Distraction devices
(9) Firearms
What are the dimensions of a riot baton? ANSW✅✅The riot baton is generally 26-42 inches in
length, either fixed or collapsible, with rounded ends, a suggested diameter of 1.25", and preferably
a thong at one (1) end that can be placed in the palm of the hand.
What is the riot baton basic grip? ANSW✅✅During crowd control situations, the baton is normally
held using the two-handed grip. The right-hand grips the end of the baton. The left-hand grips the
barrel of the baton approximately 12 inches from the tip. If a thong or lanyard is attached to the
baton, do not wrap it around your fingers, wrist, or hand.
What is the riot baton parade rest position? ANSW✅✅"Parade rest" is the relaxed and ready
position. The feet are shoulder width apart. The left palm is facing out. The right palm is facing
toward the body. The hands are approximately 6 inches from the end of the baton.
What is the riot baton port position? ANSW✅✅The "port" position is a ready position. The right
hand and forearm are parallel to the ground. The left hand is level with the left shoulder. The striking
, end of the baton bisects the angle between the neck and left shoulder. The baton is held
approximately 8 inches from the body. The feet are shoulder width apart.
What is the riot baton on-guard position? ANSW✅✅Most movements are initiated from the "on
guard" position. The feet should be placed approximately shoulder width apart, with the left foot
about 12 inches forward of the right foot. The weight should be equally distributed on both feet with
the legs slightly bent, and the baton is held approximately 6 inches in front of the body and at a 45-
degree angle. The body is bent slightly at the waist. The left is bent and parallel to the ground so that
the forearm protects your throat area.
To move forward from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the left foot forward and then
bring up the right foot in a shuffle motion.
To move backward from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the right foot to the rear and
then slide the left foot backwards in a shuffle motion.
To circle to the left from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the left foot to the left as you
pivot on the right foot.
To circle to the right from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the left foot to the right as you
pivot on the right foot.
To move sideward to the left from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the left foot to the
left and then move the right foot.
To move sideward to the right from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the right foot to the
right and then move the left foot.
When deadly force is not justified, all strikes with a baton are to be directed to the:
ANSW✅✅center muscle mass areas of the opponent's body that are not likely to result in lethal
or serious injury.
Center muscle mass does NOT include the joints of the extremities. These are: ANSW✅✅(a)
Center muscle mass of the arm
(b) Center muscle mass of the leg
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Arrest and processing of arrestees : ANSW✅✅1) Verbalize the intent to arrest and the actual
arrest when necessary.
2) Use arrest teams (min. 2, prefer 4-6)
3) Use flex cuffs for mass arrests
4) Use stretchers or "Stokes" style baskets for carrying prisoners
5) Photograph and document each arrestee
6) Videotape entire disturbance for court and training purposes.
Protective equipment for law enforcement : ANSW✅✅(1) Gas masks
(2) Helmets
(3) Goggles or visors
(4) Body armor
(5) Gloves
(6) Shin guards
(7) Boots
(8) Shields
(9) Groin protection-apply to both male and female officers
,Show and use of force - use only the minimum force to effectively control the situation:
ANSW✅✅(1) Officer presence
(2) Batons/shields
(3) Horses
(4) Dogs, used as resource protection versus crowd control
(5) Vehicles
(6) Chemical agents
(7) Special impact weapons systems
(8) Distraction devices
(9) Firearms
What are the dimensions of a riot baton? ANSW✅✅The riot baton is generally 26-42 inches in
length, either fixed or collapsible, with rounded ends, a suggested diameter of 1.25", and preferably
a thong at one (1) end that can be placed in the palm of the hand.
What is the riot baton basic grip? ANSW✅✅During crowd control situations, the baton is normally
held using the two-handed grip. The right-hand grips the end of the baton. The left-hand grips the
barrel of the baton approximately 12 inches from the tip. If a thong or lanyard is attached to the
baton, do not wrap it around your fingers, wrist, or hand.
What is the riot baton parade rest position? ANSW✅✅"Parade rest" is the relaxed and ready
position. The feet are shoulder width apart. The left palm is facing out. The right palm is facing
toward the body. The hands are approximately 6 inches from the end of the baton.
What is the riot baton port position? ANSW✅✅The "port" position is a ready position. The right
hand and forearm are parallel to the ground. The left hand is level with the left shoulder. The striking
, end of the baton bisects the angle between the neck and left shoulder. The baton is held
approximately 8 inches from the body. The feet are shoulder width apart.
What is the riot baton on-guard position? ANSW✅✅Most movements are initiated from the "on
guard" position. The feet should be placed approximately shoulder width apart, with the left foot
about 12 inches forward of the right foot. The weight should be equally distributed on both feet with
the legs slightly bent, and the baton is held approximately 6 inches in front of the body and at a 45-
degree angle. The body is bent slightly at the waist. The left is bent and parallel to the ground so that
the forearm protects your throat area.
To move forward from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the left foot forward and then
bring up the right foot in a shuffle motion.
To move backward from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the right foot to the rear and
then slide the left foot backwards in a shuffle motion.
To circle to the left from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the left foot to the left as you
pivot on the right foot.
To circle to the right from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the left foot to the right as you
pivot on the right foot.
To move sideward to the left from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the left foot to the
left and then move the right foot.
To move sideward to the right from the "on guard" position: ANSW✅✅move the right foot to the
right and then move the left foot.
When deadly force is not justified, all strikes with a baton are to be directed to the:
ANSW✅✅center muscle mass areas of the opponent's body that are not likely to result in lethal
or serious injury.
Center muscle mass does NOT include the joints of the extremities. These are: ANSW✅✅(a)
Center muscle mass of the arm
(b) Center muscle mass of the leg
